Financing your L&C Education

The Financial Aid office will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with limited staffing. All staff will continue to work remotely during normal business hours when not present in the office. Advising will be done by appointment only. Students need to check their LC email and their Financial Aid Self Service page regularly. The Financial Aid office is processing aid and reaching out to students.

Depending on your academic and financial status, you might be able to get monetary help to attend college through scholarships, grants and/or loans.

Cost to Attend Lewis and Clark

District residents can get a great education and save money when they attend Lewis and Clark Community College, whether they plan on getting a degree, transferring to another institution or taking just a few courses.

Visit current tuition rates and fees.

Need Financial Assistance?

1. Apply for admission to Lewis and Clark.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using the school code for Lewis and Clark, 010020. Hint: The best time to fill out the FAFSA is as soon as possible after Oct. 1 for the following academic year.
3. Look for a Student Aid Report (SAR) to be sent to your email account or mailed to your home address.
4. If no further information is needed, L&C's Financial Aid Office will calculate your estimated award package, and you will receive an award letter in the mail.
5. Accept your awards via Self-Service Financial Aid Awards. Note: You must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program, and you must be enrolled in classes required for that program to receive financial aid.

Contact Financial Aid

L&C’s Financial Aid Advisors can assist you through the entire Financial Aid process. From filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to navigating the steps to take after LC receives your FAFSA information, we’re here to help!

If you schedule an appointment online, it will be a virtual appointment through Zoom; please contact your Financial Aid Advisor directly if you would like to come to the office.

Questions?

For general Financial Aid questions, please contact us at finaid@lc.edu or call or text (618) 468-2223.

For specific questions related to your Financial Aid status, please contact your advisor below.

Financial Aid Managers

Financial Aid Receptionist

Financial Aid Advisors

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I set up an appointment with an advisor?

A: Click here to schedule an appointment or click the “Book an Appointment” link under your FA Advisor’s name. You can also contact the FA Office Receptionist at 618-468-2223 to schedule an appointment.

Q: Can I register for classes before my financial aid is processed?

A: Yes, students can and should register for classes before their financial aid is processed.

Q: How can I check my Financial Aid Status?

A: Log on to your Financial Aid Self Service account using your Lewis and Clark username and password. The Financial Aid office will begin processing financial aid awards in late June.

Q: When can I buy books with my financial aid?

A: Students can begin charging books to their financial aid awards two weeks before classes begin. Please check your L&C email and the L&C Website for updates on bookstore procedure.

Q: When will I receive my financial aid disbursement?

A: Financial Aid refunds checks are scheduled to be mailed 6 weeks after the semester begins.

Q: Is financial aid available for summer classes?

A: Yes, Pell Grants are available, beyond the yearly maximum, for summer courses.

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